You Let the Moment Pass

Eternity within your grasp
My plea? To undo the clasp
Let Desire wash away
Tomorrow and yesterday
Every other thought and dream
Meaningless I make them seem
Had you let the floodgates go
Oh, what pleasure you would know
But you let the moment pass

Tranquility came softly by
Sweet promise with you to lie
A scent full of serenity
Permeating entity
It caressed your very skin
But you didn’t let it in
No, you let the moment pass

Passion demands obeisance
Set to conquer your essence
In fevered pitch of a storm
To tempt you in every form
Fantasies of every kind
Unleashed frenzy of the mind
Transformed into what is real
But you were afraid to feel
To be tossed around and worn
To be completely reborn
Pounded by a wanton need
Every craving to be freed
Coaxed to burst into flame
But fear made your wild heart tame
And you let the moment pass

Love came knocking at your door
To bequeath a kiss and more
Calling in angelic chime
Faithful pledge denying time
Bonding of a soul to soul
Golden chance to become…whole
Promise true to last and last
But you let the moment pass

Now you beg and kneel to pray
For Him to open the way
You cajole powers that be
Somehow to change destiny
Before that moment to stand
Hold it safely in your hand
To seize me, the source of these
Let passion and love to please
To capture that golden time
Where all could fall into rhyme

Oh, my love, it will not be
My broken heart cannot see
My way through the halls of time
When I begged to make you mine
And now, my love, alas, alas
I must let this moment pass
In tears I let this moment……..P A S S

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Jones Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Had to come on over and say you have touched my life in so many ways too sweetie...a piece of the hole in my heart is filled....thank you
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December 16, 2013 at 4:00 AM
Favorite! Speechless! 7777777788888888889999999!
Seal Avatar
December 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Sometimes we just miss the moment my little Desert Orchid, you are a wild one lol. Take care, Richard
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December 14, 2013 at 9:07 PM
wow, and YOURS is amazing!!!! In a way it is a little bit like the theme of that one of mine that you liked so much. I gotta fave this one, Eileen. I agree with Debs down here. It's one of your best!!
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:34 PM
I'm humbled, truly. Thank you ever so much, Andrea. Your opinion means so much to me. I'm touched beyond words. Have a WONDERFUL week-end. Hugs galore.
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Hope it was just a one night headache...from that son in law of mine!!! You know I'm kidding...:-) :-) Seroiusly I'm with Debbie...another of your very best my dear...faving also...MD
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:35 PM
I LOVE YOU MD........HA HA! Headaches come......but sweet joy when they go! You are a bastion of strength for this little girl...........HUGS MD
Guzzi Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM
I think [just me now] that's the best thing you've written YET ;) I'm going to LIKE it for my facebook page! You go girl! Light & Love
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 3:20 PM
DEBBIE.....REALLY???? Oh my goodness....I'm speechless...So honored....THIS coming from YOU......HUGS HUGS HUGS...... :-D
Ekechukwu Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM
What a wonder! Terrific dear Eileen,u did a grand write. Kudos! Love alwaz, Based on Belief
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Thank you for this visit. I'm pleased that you liked it. Hope you visit again.
Mcdaid Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 1:57 PM
deep beautifully penned excellent piece
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Liam........ :) :) :) Thanks for the visit, Mr Romantic.
Virden Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 12:40 PM
A sad and deeply expressed poem ... As always love your gift
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Thanks, Sarai. You are a sweet and compassionate soul. Hugs
Onclaud Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 12:27 PM
you break me into pieces, eileen... this was one who got away?.... soaring high!..huggs
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Thanks, Nette........Love to hear from you. I love to soar when I can. HUGS
Tacito Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Don't know what you got, until it's gone. This poem redefines that cliche. Deeply expressed.
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 9:07 AM
WIthout me????????????? GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.......yes, I'm spewing out FIRE!!!!
Tacito Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 9:06 AM
But of course! I saw dragons 2 nights. My body is whole. ;-)
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 9:05 AM
HEY YOU!!!!!! :) You GOOD????????? Thanks for stopping by!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM
wow love it. xx
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Hey, Mandy dear! Thank you, sweetie for dropping by! HUGS HUGS HUGS
Andresen Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 6:44 AM
- Eileen my friend .... a beautiful but sad poem - I wish you a great weekend ... enjoy !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Thanks, my darling Anne Lise. WIsh you the same! <3
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